“These are the games everyone wants to be a part of and why you play football, to play in matches like this, against the biggest sides and the best players. You want to test yourself.

“There is no point going unless you believe you can do something so after the win against Southampton we want to keep that momentum and try to get a positive result up there.”

Spurs' form so far this campaign has been rather indifferent, but they have improved in recent weeks before the international break.

A draw against Arsenal and a win against Southampton should have picked spirits up after a rather poor run of results and they will be looking to build on this momentum.

City have already lost to Stoke City in-front of their own fans this season, so Mauricio Pochettino's team will know that it is not an impossibility for them to get a result.

They will have to be at the top of their game if they are to do so, though, and Dier is likely to play a key role.

Pochettino favours playing on the counter and it is a style which demands a solid base at the back to build from, meaning Dier and his fellow defenders are going to be crucial to any shock point the Lilywhites can pick up.

John Verrall

John is a sports journalism graduate from Staffordshire University. He is a huge football fan and a minute-by-minute writer for UEFA.com, as well as being a freelance writer for Sports New Media. John has also seen his work been published by the likes of The Guardian, World Soccer and Shoot Magazine over the course of his bourgeoning journalism career so far. He has a particular expertise in all things to do with the Football League – and is a passionate Peterborough United fan.